The best dog-friendly campgrounds near Radford, Virginia

Looking to go camping near Radford, Virginia with your furry friend? Look no further than Hipcamp! With over 2,200 options available in the area, you're sure to find the perfect campsite that allows pets. Whether you prefer hiking, horseback riding, or even surfing, there's a campsite for you. Some top-rated options include Dark Ridge Hide Out (422 reviews), James River Depot (305 reviews), and The Oasis at Harmon Creek Farms (288 reviews). Plus, you'll have access to popular amenities like trash, toilets, and campfires. Prices start as low as $5 per night, with an average price of $35 per night. So pack your bags and get ready for an adventure in the great outdoors!

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Top-rated campgrounds

Looking to go camping near Radford, Virginia with your furry friend? Look no further than Hipcamp! With over 2,200 options available in the area, you're sure to find the perfect campsite that allows pets. Whether you prefer hiking, horseback riding, or even surfing, there's a campsite for you. Some top-rated options include Dark Ridge Hide Out (422 reviews), James River Depot (305 reviews), and The Oasis at Harmon Creek Farms (288 reviews). Plus, you'll have access to popular amenities like trash, toilets, and campfires. Prices start as low as $5 per night, with an average price of $35 per night. So pack your bags and get ready for an adventure in the great outdoors!

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1. School Bus#23 Bunk House

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5.2mi from Radford · 3 sites · Lodging · Dublin , VA

Original 1930's Chicken House still stands on the property. Rustic Off-Grid Camp sites. No running water or electricity inside the Bus. Just solar and battery powered lighting. Fresh clean water Jugged Water inside the Bus and Outdoor toilet and Solar Shower just steps from the door. Just like tent seams window seals can be leaky during a rain storm.

2. Waller Farm on Peter’s Creek

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38mi from Radford · 1 site · Tent, RV · Stuart, VA

Primitive campsite on the creek of a family farm that’s been in the family since the late 1780’s. Quiet and secluded. Within 10 minutes to Stuart. Mt. airy and Martinsville are 30 minutes away, as is the Blue Ridge Parkway, Philpott Lake, Fairystone State Park, Pilot Mountain State Park, and Hanging Rock State Park.

3. Bluestone Camp & Retreat

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36mi from Radford · 5 sites · Tents, RVs · Hinton, WV

Bluestone Camp & Retreat is a Presbyterian Summer Camp Program with organized summer youth and family camp activities over 4 weeks in June and July, and a three-season Retreat Destination for a variety of church, non-profit, and family groups April through November. We are a ministry of the Presbytery of West Virginia (PCUSA) serving member congregations as well as many other church and non-profit organizations. Bluestone has been in operation since 1953. Our Mission is to provide experiences that are character building in nature through Summer Camping Programs and other programmatic events for children, youth, and adults; and to provide opportunities for recreation, rest, and renewal through the use of our facilities as a Center of Christian Hospitality. We have five camp sites that overlook the Bluestone Lake Reservoir.  Each is a clearly defined 60' x 20' space along one side of a level grass field, and each is equipped with a 50/30/20 amp electric pedestal, water spigot, sewer drop, picnic table, and an above ground steel campfire pit. There is also a shower house available for Hipcampers to use.   We have two price points: 1. Our Regular Price per night is $35 based on double occupancy. Each additional person (ages 12 and older, max = 6 people per site) is $10. 2. Our price increases to $50 per night for the months of June and July which is our high season. Each additional person (ages 12 and older, max = 6 people per site) is $10. Youth and Children ages 11 and younger are free, so keep that in mind when you select the number of guests in your party!

4. A Virginia Pioneer Adventure!

47mi from Radford · 1 site · Tent · Independence, VA

If a "back to nature" primitive camping experience is what you seek, this is the best place to do it! You'll have 47 acres of mature woods, with rolling meadow, some hills, fresh springs, and a wide creek in beautiful Grayson Co, VA. Best of all, you will have lots of privacy and a spectacular star-filled sky on clear nights. Even though the property is located less than ten miles from the nearest town, here there is peace and quiet. Feel free to explore the entire property and enjoy the freedom to pitch your camp at the location that suits you! Perhaps you like the sound of a babbling creek and will want to set up camp at the flat along the creek; or perhaps you want to see the amazing view from the very top of the hill and camp there...or nestle your site in the beautiful meadow in between. The choice is yours. Expect to hike into forest and through tall grasses; there's even a bit of rock you can climb if you wish. Overall elevation change from the bottom lands to the very top of the hill is about +210 feet. Plenty of flatter land in-between. If exploring 47 acres isn't enough to keep you busy, it's a ten minute drive to the New River access where you can canoe, kayak, fish or swim. Or head into town and pick up a book at the local book shop. Access to the property will require a 4WD vehicle, or you may simply park by the entrance at the road and just hike it in. There are no amenities here, and the property often has vegetation (taller grasses) which you might want to cut to make your own site, which is allowed. Photos show what others have done in previous seasons to clear a space for camping. Campsites are generally not cleared of grass as shown. Hipcampers beware, this is rough, back-to-nature, old school style camping. There's often plenty of wildlife to see and hear although hunting, trapping, etc. is prohibited to Hipcampers. Fishing wild trout from the creek is allowed! These activities are at your own risk; no liability provided for Vehicle/boat operations, Use of firearms, Serving alcohol or Rock climbing.

5. Mountains,Woods,Ponds, Natural

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47mi from Radford · 21 sites · Tents, RVs · Lewisburg, WV

Learn more about this land: We have 4 ponds on our property we have open areas, wooded areas, we raise cattle, sheep and chickens. All of the acreage has mountainous views. Our town of Lewisburg is 15 minutes away. Lots to do and enjoy. We sell beef, eggs, firewood, and seasonal vegetables. We also have a Porta potty now on the property for use.

Public campgrounds near Radford

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Claytor Lake State Campground

5.5mi from Radford · 16 sites · Tents, RVs · in Claytor Lake State Park

Boley Fields Group Campground

9.1mi from Radford · 1 site · Tent, RV · in Jefferson National Forest

Walnut Flats Campground

19mi from Radford · 8 sites · Tents, RVs · in Jefferson National Forest

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Caldwell Fields Group Campground

20mi from Radford · 2 sites · Tents, RVs · in Jefferson National Forest

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White Rocks Campground

22mi from Radford · 35 sites · Tents, RVs · in Jefferson National Forest

Stories from the community

Oliver

3 weeks ago

With pets

1 night at School Bus#23 Bunk House

On a road trip and passing through. Stopped for one night and the bus was perfect. Bathroom, Small Shower, Heater that worked very well, and fire pit. Great way to unwind.

Jennifer

3 weeks ago

30 ft travel trailer

Weekend Trip to Bluestone Camp & Retreat

Mark is a great host and communicator. He gave us clear directions on what roads are best for pulling a trailer. Our rv site was awesome as we were the only people staying here at the time. The sky was clear for amazing star gazing and this location is about an hour from New River Gorge National Park. T-Mobile home internet was “weak”, about 25 Mbps - but enough to stream a tv show. Verizon cell was about 2 bars and T-Mobile cell was 1 bar. One thing to consider when staying here is the road in is very steep - about 14-16% grade, so if you have more trailer than truck, you may burn up your transmission/brakes. We would definitely stay here again!

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Terry

November 2025

24 ft pop-up camper

Weekend Trip to Mountains,Woods,Ponds, Natural

Beautiful place with great views of the farm fields and mountains beyond. We were there on a terribly windy late Fall day (we were right at the top of the mountain) so we are looking forward to coming back in the Spring when we can enjoy being outside more and roaming the farm.

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Danielle

November 2025

16 ft travel trailer

With pets

Weekend Trip to Waller Farm on Peter’s Creek

Always a great stay! We truly appreciate being able to have our dogs off leash here, there's plenty of open land for them to play and explore safely. It's the peaceful weekend getaway that we keep returning to, and we'll definitely be back again!

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Randy and Rebecca

November 2025

30 ft travel trailer

With pets

3 nights at Bluestone Camp & Retreat

Very peaceful and quiet. Very nice facility and very nice people. Perfect if you just want peace quiet.

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Zsolt

October 2025

32 ft travel trailer

5 nights at Bluestone Camp & Retreat

Great quiet place, Mark was very helpful, site are level and clean

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Kelsey

October 2025

29 ft travel trailer

Weekend Trip to Bluestone Camp & Retreat

Beautiful land and very quiet. Definately remote but worth it! Mark was very helpful and kind.

Sophia

October 2025

Tent

Weekend Trip to Mountains,Woods,Ponds, Natural

April and Carl are the kindest most accommodating hosts we have ever had! The campsite view was absolutely stunning and the proximity to downtown Lewisburg, Fayetteville and New River Gorge made it the perfect camping spot. If you’re looking to avoid crowds and cramped camp sites we definitely recommend this location!

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Amanda

October 2025

16 ft travel trailer

With pets

1 night at Waller Farm on Peter’s Creek

A great peaceful campsite! Whole place to yourself and the host is really nice! We booked it last minute as an instant book and it was all mowed and ready already. The creek is cute and we got to hear a lot of wildlife. We will be back for sure and recommend it to families or individuals that want a night or two of peace.

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Brittany

October 2025

Tent

With kids

3 nights at Mountains,Woods,Ponds, Natural

We had a great time on Aprils property. We were secluded with Mountain View's in every direction, it was breathtaking. Very quiet and well maintained spot. April and her husband were some of the kindest people we've met. They ley my kids feed the chickens and sheep and their dogs were the best, the kids played with them a lot. Would DEF stay here again.

Louis

October 2025

20 ft travel trailer

Weekend Trip to Bluestone Camp & Retreat

This was a great campsite and Mark was a perfect host! We’d absolutely stay again.

Kumar

October 2025

With kids

1 night at School Bus#23 Bunk House

Amazing guest and amazing communication. The place even had an amazing propane heater and hot water to take shower. Excellent location. The place is a little hard to find but if you’re coming off interstate 81 just find Bojangles and go past Bojangles(comes to your left) into the small town and take the first left at the first red light. You will see the gravel road to your right right there.

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Meagan

October 2025

Tent

With pets

6 nights at Waller Farm on Peter’s Creek

Camping here was great. Lots of wildlife. They were very kind hosts.

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Kyle

September 2025

Tent

Weekend Trip to Mountains,Woods,Ponds, Natural

We’ve stayed at this property before, and it continues to be one of our favorite spots. The mountaintop setting is absolutely gorgeous, with wide-open views that make the stay feel both peaceful and memorable. It’s the kind of place that stays with you long after you leave. April and Carl were incredibly kind and considerate in helping us with a change of plans and that kind of thoughtfulness says a lot about the owners and how much they care about the experience of their guests. We highly recommend this property to anyone looking for a beautiful getaway with amazing views and genuinely wonderful hosts.

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kevin

September 2025

16 ft car

Weekend Trip to Mountains,Woods,Ponds, Natural

April’s land was a wonderful location for a hippie camp, but theirs is very well run. Carl and April and veteran host who know how essentials to provide for a great stay. The views are breathtaking and the environment is wonderful located on their farm a top a hill at the end of society where society meets nature.

Scott

September 2025

Tent

Weekend Trip to Mountains,Woods,Ponds, Natural

Great camping spot with a beautiful view and helpful host. I'd camp here again if I'm back in the area.

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Barbara

September 2025

Tent

Weekend Trip to Bluestone Camp & Retreat

This location is a must see! Could not have chosen a more perfect place for my first tent camping experience in over 15 years. It was a beautiful spot and the pictures don’t begin to compare to the real thing. The grounds are perfectly maintained and the bathhouse was spotless clean. It’s got a charm and nostalgic feel that would be hard to find elsewhere. Mark was a great host and a pleasure to chat with. I’m not an experienced camper but can say with confidence that this place has set the bar high and will be hard to top.

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Christopher

August 2025

13 ft travel trailer

With pets

Weekend Trip to Bluestone Camp & Retreat

Nice location. Helpful host. Would do again. Dog friendly.

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Andy

August 2025

Tent

Weekend Trip to Mountains,Woods,Ponds, Natural

April and Carl were great… They were always available by phone for communication, the campsite was clean and one of the most beautiful private places I’ve ever camped. Highly recommend.!!

Sarah

August 2025

Tent

5 nights at Mountains,Woods,Ponds, Natural

Stunning , stunning , stunning. What an amazing place. Just pulling up to that view overlooking Lewisburg is more than a reason to book here. It’s a beautiful winding road and driveway to get to this spot but it is so worth it. And great benefit also is your close to a cell tower so had service the whole time. Plus April and Carl are both so inviting and friendly. I was a solo camper with my dog and felt so safe the entire time. Can’t wait for another trip back.